DOCSLIB.ORG

Download Download

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Download Download Reviews 273 1903. But he suggests that the outcome Luigi Bressan and Michael Smithies, might have been different with a differ- Thai-Vatican Relations in the Twentieth ent cast of characters. If, for example, Century. Bangkok, Apostolic Nunciature, van der Heide had been reporting to 2006, 178 pp., ills. Prince Damrong, instead of the weak, timid Thewet, the outcome might have This volume arrives as the third of been different. a trilogy involving the same authors, As it happened, an irrigation project whose first two volumes were Siam and similar to the Great Scheme was built the Vatican in the Seventeenth Century in the 1950s with foreign loans and (2001), and, by Luigi Bressan alone, World Bank assistance. It was a great King Chulalongkorn and Pope Leo XIII success. (1998). The present concluding volume As noted, this is not a biography of of the trilogy was published in 2006, in Homan van der Heide, but one could the words of Michael Cardinal Michai wish for a little more information about Kitbunchu, Archbishop of Bangkok, the man. We are not even told whether “to celebrate the auspicious occasion his family came to Bangkok. On the of the 60th Anniversary of His Majesty’s very last page there is a single mention Coronation”, that of Phra Bat Somdej of a wife, riding with him in a farm cart Phra Paramindara Maha Bhumibol after World War II. Van der Heide had Adulyadej. National Socialist sympathies in the After the preface of Cardinal Michai 1930s and was arrested after the war. Kitbunchu and acknowledgements, He died in an internment camp in 1945 there follows an introduction covering at the age of 80. the advent of Christianity in Thailand Altogether, this is an impressive and and early contacts with the Vatican. valuable contribution to the economic Then Chapter 1, ‘The First Decade’, and social history of Thailand. covers the death of Pope Leo XIII in There is an excellent index and many 1903, who in 1897 had received in audi- useful photographs and maps ence King Chulalongkorn; the election of Pope Pius X in the same year; King James C. Ingram Chulalongkorn’s letter of congratula- tions on his election; the death of King Chulalongkorn in 1910, and the acces- sion of King Vajiravudh, who had ear- lier been part of King Chulalongkorn’s entourage visiting Pope Leo XIII in 1897; King Vajiravudh’s letter inform- ing the Pope of the death of his father, and his own accession to the throne; and a letter from Pope Pius X expressing Journal of the Siam Society 2008 Vol. 96 274 Reviews his sincere condolences on the death of creation of the Apostolic Delegation in King Chulalongkorn and best wishes to Thailand, 1957; the death of Pope Pius the new king. XII and election of Pope John XXIII Chapter 2, ‘The Second Decade’, in- in 1958. cludes letters from the Vatican to King Next, chapter 6, ‘The 1960s’, re- Vajiravudh informing His Majesty of counts in great detail the third Royal the death of Pius X in 1914 and election Visit to the Vatican from Thailand, this of Pope Benedict XV; from the Pope time that of Their Majesties King Bhu- announcing his election; and from the mibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit in King congratulating the Pope. Chapter 1960; the death of Pope John XXIII and 3, ‘The 1920s’, takes up documents election of Paul VI in 1963. Chapter 7, relating to the death of Pope Benedict ‘The 1970s’, recalls the establishment of XV in 1922; the election of Pope Pius diplomatic relations between Thailand XI; letters to and from the Pope and and the Holy See and the opening of King Vajiravudh; an unofficial visit to the Apostolic Nunciature in Bangkok, the Vatican of HRH Prince Mahidol; the 1969; private audiences with the Holy death of King Vajiravudh in 1925; and Father, Pope Paul VI, of the Buddhist the accession of King Prajadhipok. “Delegation of Messengers of Peace”, ‘The 1930s’, chapter 4, records the including Phra Thep Sophon and Phra visits to the Vatican of HRH Prince Dhamkosacharn, senior Thai Buddhist Damrong Rajanubhab in 1930 and then monks, 1971; of Dr. Thanat Khoman of their Majesties King Prajadhipok and in also 1971; of a special delegation Queen Rambai in 1934, including their of Thai Buddhist monks in 1972; and Majesties’ presence at the canoniza- documents between the King and the tion of St. John Bosco; the abdication Vatican on the occasion of the death of King Prajadhipok from England in of Pope Paul VI, the election of Pope 1935; the accession to the throne of King John Paul I, the death of John Paul I, Ananda Mahidol. and the election of Pope John Paul II Chapter 5, ‘The 1940s and 1950s’, – all in 1978. tells of the death of Pope Pius XI and let- Chapter 8, ‘The 1980s’, features the ter from Pope Pius XII to King Ananda news of the elevation of Archbishop Mahidol; King Ananda Mahidol’s visit Michael Michai Kitbunchu to the rank to Assumption Cathedral accompanied of Cardinal in 1983, and the state visit by Bishop Perot in 1946, a month before of Pope John Paul II to Thailand in His Majesty’s death; the accession of 1984. Pope John Paul II was met at the King Ananda Mahidol’s brother, King airport in Bangkok by the Crown Prince Bhumibol Adulyadej, to the throne in Vajiralongkorn on behalf of His Maj- the same year; Prime Minister Field esty, together with government repre- Marshal Phibul’s private audience sentatives, and from the airport went with Pope Pius XII in 1955; the Pope’s immediately to visit King Bhumibol Journal of the Siam Society 2008 Vol. 96 Reviews 275 Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit at the other by both the Kings of Thailand Grand Palace, and from there to visit and their court and the Popes with their the Supreme Patriarch of the Buddhist entourages, beginning in particular with Sangha in Thailand, before beginning the visit of King Chulalongkorn in 1897, to meet, in an unbelievably crushing despite the tense relationship at that time schedule, officials at Government between the Italian Government and the House, and his Catholic flock. After Vatican. that there were private audiences with The continual concern and warmth Pope John Paul II at the Vatican with of expression is evident, both in the HRH Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn in documents to and fro with repeated 1985 and with HRH Crown Princess blessings from the Popes on the King, Sirindhorn in 1988. his reign, his family and all the people Lastly, chapter 9, ‘Into the 21st Cen- of Thailand, and likewise from Their tury’, closes with moving messages be- Majesties for the Pope and the peoples tween His Majesty King Bhumibol and of the Catholic Church; such affection the Vatican on the occasion of the death was even more apparent during the of Pope John Paul II and the election of royal visits and papal audiences, not Pope Benedict XVI in 2005. to mention Pope John Paul II’s visit to What stands out in this third vol- Thailand. There was no hidden agenda: ume of the trilogy is the nature of the it was a transparent relationship, and the relationship between Their Majesties, Popes and the Kings were truly friends. the monarchs of Thailand, and their If in doubt, read the documents. governments, with the Popes and the As the Catholics of Thailand are Vatican over 400 years and climaxing noted for their love and loyalty to Our in the twentieth century. It could be Holy Father, the Pope, so is their grati- held, given the friendly relations over tude, love and loyalty to His Majesty the such a long period, that the purpose to King equally profound. What an amaz- begin with was basically political, in ing phenomenon in today’s world! No the sense that the royal governments wonder Catholics take a special pride have consistently respected the freedom in being Thai. of all religions within the Kingdom of In conclusion, it must be mentioned Thailand, and in its turn the Vatican that this book is extremely valuable for has been deeply appreciative of this. its presentation of clear photocopies Nevertheless the characteristics of the of the numerous relevant documents relationship go far beyond that. For, and their translations. This was accom- reviewing the relevant documents pre- plished through painstaking and thor- sented in this volume, one can only be ough research of the various archives moved by the sincerity, human concern, concerned both in Thailand and at the integrity and, one cannot help but notice, Vatican. In addition, the text is accom- genuine friendship displayed to each panied throughout by clear, historic Journal of the Siam Society 2008 Vol. 96 276 Reviews photographs of many of the events it Thak Chaloemtiarana, Thailand: The portrays, helping the reader to relive politics of despotic paternalism. Chiang in imagination those happy, blessed Mai, Silkworm Books, 2007, xxiii + 284 events. pp., pb, Bt 695. The book concludes with five pages of annexes containing lists detailing a Much value has been added to this chronology of Thai-Vatican relations new edition of an important book. In in the twentieth century; the reigns of terms of quantity, I estimate an addi- Thai monarchs and Supreme Pontiffs tional 30 per cent, if you include a new in the twentieth century; Thai envoys Foreword (13 pp.) and Postscript (30 to the Holy See and the presentation of pp.), an index and at least fifty photo- letters of credence; and Vatican envoys graphs that were not in the first edition to Thailand.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Mon Buddhist Architecture in Pakkret District, Nonthaburi Province, Thailand During Thonburi and Rattanakosin Periods (1767-1932)
    MON BUDDHIST ARCHITECTURE IN PAKKRET DISTRICT, NONTHABURI PROVINCE, THAILAND DURING THONBURI AND RATTANAKOSIN PERIODS (1767-1932) Jirada Praebaisri* and Koompong Noobanjong Department of Industrial Education, Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, Thailand *Corresponding author: [email protected] Received: October 3, 2018; Revised: February 22, 2019; Accepted: April 17, 2019 Abstract This research examines the characteristics of Mon Buddhist architecture during Thonburi and Rattanakosin periods (1767-1932) in Pakkret district. In conjunction with the oral histories acquired from the local residents, the study incorporates inquiries on historical narratives and documents, together with photographic and illustrative materials obtained from physical surveys of thirty religious structures for data collection. The textual investigations indicate that Mon people migrated to the Siamese kingdom of Ayutthaya in large number during the 18th century, and established their settlements in and around Pakkret area. Located northwest of the present day Bangkok in Nonthaburi province, Pakkret developed into an important community of the Mon diasporas, possessing a well-organized local administration that contributed to its economic prosperity. Although the Mons was assimilated into the Siamese political structure, they were able to preserve most of their traditions and customs. At the same time, the productions of their cultural artifacts encompassed many Thai elements as well, as evident from Mon Buddhist temples and monasteries in Pakkret. The stylistic analyses of these structures further reveal the following findings. First, their designs were determined by four groups of patrons: Mon laypersons, elite Mons, Thai Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Studies Vol.19(1): 30-58, 2019 Mon Buddhist Architecture in Pakkret District Praebaisri, J.
    [Show full text]
  • Catholic N Ewspa Per in Continuous Publication Friday, January 21, 1983 Naming Latvian a Cardinal Called
    O OD Inside storal d raft an alysis zpa l statem ents, U .S. draft show consistency, says archbishop o to reducing armaments. NNETH J. DOYLE special committee of U.S. bishops visit to Rome for meetings Jan. 18- statements indicates that on the CO H drafting the document. 19 with Vatican officials and two basic points of the American If anything, the papal thinking -c H •< draft there is a meeting of the seems in certain respects to lean > CO i CITY (NC) — “If anyone thinks that the draft delegations of several European esignate Joseph is off the papal mark, I would hierarchies to discuss the draft minds. toward greater restrictions invite the person to show us document. These two points are: regarding nuclear issues than the CD f Chicago expresses American draft. 3D his work when asked where,” says Archbishop The archbishop’s confidence is • Acceptance of the just war to > can thinks of the U .S. Bernardin when questioned about supported by the text of the draft theory coupled with the belief that The draft of the U.S. bishops fNJ X t pastoral on nuclear criticisms that the U.S. bishops' pastoral which shows a striking the theory virtually negates use of recognizes the validity of the just draft is incompatible with papal consistency with statements by nuclear weapons. war theory, even in today’s an input has been thinking. Pope John Paul II. • The acceptability of nuclear nuclear age. It describes that ositive and suppor- Archbishop Bernardin was A study of the d ra ft in deterrence but only coupled to theory and the moral choice of e man who heads the interviewed by NC News during a juxtaposition with papal strong bilateral efforts at (Continued on page 2) Pennsylvania's P riest dies largest weekly Fr.
    [Show full text]
  • The King's Nation: a Study of the Emergence and Development of Nation and Nationalism in Thailand
    THE KING’S NATION: A STUDY OF THE EMERGENCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF NATION AND NATIONALISM IN THAILAND Andreas Sturm Presented for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy of the University of London (London School of Economics and Political Science) 2006 UMI Number: U215429 All rights reserved INFORMATION TO ALL USERS The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon the quality of the copy submitted. In the unlikely event that the author did not send a complete manuscript and there are missing pages, these will be noted. Also, if material had to be removed, a note will indicate the deletion. Dissertation Publishing UMI U215429 Published by ProQuest LLC 2014. Copyright in the Dissertation held by the Author. Microform Edition © ProQuest LLC. All rights reserved. This work is protected against unauthorized copying under Title 17, United States Code. ProQuest LLC 789 East Eisenhower Parkway P.O. Box 1346 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1346 I Declaration I hereby declare that the thesis, submitted in partial fulfillment o f the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and entitled ‘The King’s Nation: A Study of the Emergence and Development of Nation and Nationalism in Thailand’, represents my own work and has not been previously submitted to this or any other institution for any degree, diploma or other qualification. Andreas Sturm 2 VV Abstract This thesis presents an overview over the history of the concepts ofnation and nationalism in Thailand. Based on the ethno-symbolist approach to the study of nationalism, this thesis proposes to see the Thai nation as a result of a long process, reflecting the three-phases-model (ethnie , pre-modem and modem nation) for the potential development of a nation as outlined by Anthony Smith.
    [Show full text]
  • |||GET||| Sede Vacante! Part One: Dogmatic Ecclesiology Applied To
    SEDE VACANTE! PART ONE: DOGMATIC ECCLESIOLOGY APPLIED TO OUR TIMES 1ST EDITION DOWNLOAD FREE Griff Ruby | 9781532023767 | | | | | Griff Ruby Catholic Church. Furthermore they deemed the commitment to a holy, morally sound life more important for salvation than institutional and juridical aspects of Church membership. On Monday the 28th, the Ninth Congregation took place at Carafa's house, and voted to send four cardinals to the Provost of St. He had tested the idea only ten days before with one of them, his Cardinal Secretary of State Domenico Tardiniwho gave enthusiastic support to the idea. Administrative and pastoral titles. The current cardinal protopriest is Michael Michai Kitbunchu of Thailand. The Hussites, on the other hand, blamed the Roman Church for having betrayed the order and the legacy of the early church, when it altered the sacramental practice. He was bled on the 15th, thirteen ounces of blood being removed, and he showed signs of tertian fever [Burchard, ]. Ratiocinatio won over fire and sword. Cesare had been using his Spanish troops to seize Neapolitan territory in his own interest. Basel :. This limit was respected untiland the list of titular churches modified only on rare occasions, generally when a building fell into disrepair. In the months prior to the second session, Pope Paul VI worked to correct some of the problems of organization and procedure that had been discovered during the first session. Under Alexander VI, however, he was in disfavor. The Cardinal Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Churchassisted by the Vice- Camerlengo and the other prelates of the office known as the Apostolic Camera, has functions that in essence are limited to a period of sede vacante of the papacy.
    [Show full text]
  • Qatar, Malaysia Set up Joint Committee to Take Bilateral Ties to Greater Heights Amir to Attend Kuala Lumpur Summit on December 19
    FRIDAY DECEMBER 13, 2019 RABI AL-AKHIR 16, 1441 VOL.13 NO. 4815 QR 2 Fajr: 4:48 am Dhuhr: 11:28 am Asr: 2:26 pm Maghrib: 4:46 pm Isha: 6:16 pm MAIN BRANCH LULU HYPER SANAYYA ALKHOR Nation 16 Sports 11 Doha D-Ring Road Street-17 M & J Building Iconic Harrods Mini tour marks LIGHT RAIN MATAR QADEEM MANSOURA ABU HAMOUR BIN OMRAN HIGH : 24°C Near Ahli Bank Al Meera Petrol Station Al Meera Tea Room officially start of Qatar 2019 LOW : 19°C alzamanexchange www.alzamanexchange.com 44441448 opens at HIA Flag Relay AMIR, MALAYSIAN PM DISCUSS WAYS TO PROMOTE RELATIONS Qatar, Malaysia set up joint committee to take bilateral ties to greater heights Amir to attend Kuala Lumpur Summit on December 19 I had the pleasure of receiving Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia, to Qatar. The visit will take cooperation and brotherly relations between our two countries to a new stage, thanks to the development experience and the great potential of our two countries. The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and Prime Minister of Malaysia Dr Mahathir Mohamad witness the signing of an MoU at the Amiri Diwan on Thursday; (Right) The Amir with the Malaysian Prime Minister. SEE ALSO PAGE 16 QNA Malaysia Dr Mahathir Mo- lishment of a high-level joint sian PM exchanged views on DOHA hamad held official talks at the committee. the most important develop- Malaysia may set up car manufacturing unit in Qatar Amiri Diwan on Thursday. Prime Minister and Minis- ments in region and world.
    [Show full text]
  • The Change from Traditional Nobleman to Modern Bureaucrat in Thailand: a Case Study of the Saeng-Xuto Family
    View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by DSpace at Waseda University *UDGXDWH6FKRRORI$VLD3DFL¿F6WXGLHV:DVHGD8QLYHUVLW\ -RXUQDORIWKH*UDGXDWH6FKRRORI$VLD3DFL¿F6WXGLHV No.36 (2018.9) pp.1-13 The Change from Traditional Nobleman to Modern Bureaucrat in Thailand: A Case Study of the Saeng-Xuto Family Yaninie Phaithayawat* タイにおける伝統的貴族官僚から現代官僚への変容 ― セーン・シュートー・ファミリーの事例 ― パイタヤーワット ヤーニニー * Abstract The pre-modern state of Siam consisted of traditional bureaucracy and a decentralized political system without territorial boundaries. King Chulalongkorn began to reform the old bureaucracy by managing revenues in 1873 and founding the State and Privy Councils in 1874. The King reformed the central administration into twelve ministries of the modern bureaucracy in 1892. Previous academic works about the creation of modern state focused on the causes of reformation, processes of reforms and problems after the reforms. Those works analyzed the policies, the structure of state modernization, and the difficulties of reformation. This article aims to examine the reformation’s effects on Siamese noblemen during the creation of modern state. The modern bureaucracy reorganized the royal court, including the government’s budget and tax collection. The nobles in the traditional bureaucracy had major duties in the manpower control and tax collection and earned the economic benefits from their duties, as opposed to officials in the modern bureaucracy who were professional and only paid salaries. This article examines how noble families in the Bangkok period adapted to be bureaucrats. The case study focuses on the Saeng-Xuto family, which ascended during the reign of King Rama I.
    [Show full text]
  • The Democracy Monument: Ideology, Identity, and Power Manifested in Built Forms อนสาวรุ ยี ประชาธ์ ปไตยิ : อดมการณุ ์ เอกลกษณั ์ และอำนาจ สอผ่ื านงานสถาป่ ตยกรรมั
    The Democracy Monument: Ideology, Identity, and Power Manifested in Built Forms อนสาวรุ ยี ประชาธ์ ปไตยิ : อดมการณุ ์ เอกลกษณั ์ และอำนาจ สอผ่ื านงานสถาป่ ตยกรรมั Assistant Professor Koompong Noobanjong, Ph.D. ผชู้ วยศาสตราจารย่ ์ ดร. คมพงศุ้ ์ หนบรรจงู Faculty of Industrial Education, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang คณะครุศาสตร์อุตสาหกรรม สถาบันเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าเจ้าคุณทหารลาดกระบัง Abstract This research article examines the methods of power mediation in the design of the Democracy Monument in Bangkok, Thailand. It examines its underlying concept and mechanisms for conveying political power and social practice, along with the national and cultural identity that operates under an ideological framework. The study consists of two major parts. First, it investigates the monument as a political form of architecture: a symbolic device for the state to manifest, legitimize, and maintain power. The focus then shifts to an architectural form of politics: the ways in which ordinary citizens re-appropriated the Democracy Monument through semantic subversions to perform their social and political activities as well as to form their modern identities. Via the discourse theory, the analytical and critical discussions further reveal complexity, incongruity, and contradiction of meanings in the design of the monument in addition to paradoxical relationships with its setting, Rajadamnoen Avenue, which resulted from changes in the country’s socio-political situations. บทคดยั อ่ งานวิจัยชิ้นนี้ศึกษากระบวนการสื่อผ่านอำนาจอนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย
    [Show full text]
  • Roman Catholic Leadership And/In Religions for Peace Synopsis Prepared in 2020 Table of Contents I
    Roman Catholic Leadership and/in Religions for Peace Synopsis Prepared in 2020 Table of Contents I. Current Roman Catholic Leadership in Religions for Peace International II. History of Roman Catholic Leadership in Religions for Peace Global Movement III. Milestones in the RfP - Vatican/Holy See Joint Journeys IV. Regional Spotlights - Common Purpose and Engagement between RfP mission and Catholic Leadership I. Current Roman Catholic Leadership in Religions for Peace International WORLD COUNCIL H.E. Cardinal Charles Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, Myanmar; President, Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conference H.E. Cardinal Blasé J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, United States H.E. Cardinal Dieudonné Nzapalainga, Archbishop of Bangui, Central African Republic H.E. Philippe Cardinal Ouédraogo, Archbishop of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; President, Symposium of African and Madagascar Bishops’ Conference (SECAM) H.E. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples Ms. Maria Lia Zervino, President General, World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations, Argentina HONORARY PRESIDENTS H.E. Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Nigeria; Co-Chair, African Council of Religious Leaders-RfP H.E. Cardinal Vinko Puljić, Archbishop of Vrhbosna, Bosnia-Herzegovina Emmaus Maria Voce, President, Movimento Dei Focolari, Italy 777 United Nations Plaza | New York, NY 10017 USA | Tel: 212 687-2163 | www.rfp.org 1 | P a g e LEADERSHIP H.E. Cardinal Raymundo Damasceno Assis, Archbishop Emeritus of Aparecida, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Moderator, Religions for Peace-Latin America and Caribbean Council of Religious Leaders Rev. Sr. Agatha Ogochukwu Chikelue, Nun of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy; Co- Chair Nigerian & African Women of Faith Network; Executive Director Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP) II.
    [Show full text]
  • The Death of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej Was Not
    PERSPECTIVE October 19, 2016 The death of Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej was not unexpected, as the 88-year-old monarch had been in poor health for some time, but it was nonetheless a shock to his people and you can see the grief and anguish on their faces. I had lived in Thailand many years ago, and was personally saddened to hear of his passing and know how highly revered he was there. While his political power was limited, Bhumibol was not only seen as a stabilizing force but was, in fact, a very important influence on the military, bureaucracy and all other segments of the society, helping to ensure stability over his 70-year reign, which spanned many changes—and at times turmoil—not only in Thailand but throughout the world. When concerns about Bhumibol’s health began to intensify, the Thai equity market and its currency, the baht, also began to suffer. As the world’s longest-reigning monarch and given the overwhelming emotional ties the Thai people have with him, the ramifications of a royal succession have been a source of uncertainty in Thailand for a number of years, although it is expected that Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn will succeed his father in due course. I think it will take time for people to get used to the change, and while the price doesn’t have the same stature his father had, hopefully the prince will be able to step in and help Thailand move forward in a positive direction. One thing we do know is that there is a very dynamic and changing situation in Thailand right now.
    [Show full text]
  • Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand
    Bhumibol Adulyadej, the king of Thailand. The current king of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, is the longest-reigning monarch in the world today, as well as Thailand's longest-reigning king ever. The beloved king's common name is pronounced "POO- mee-pohn uh-DOON-ja-deht"; his throne name is Rama IX. Early Life: Born a second son, and with his birth taking place outside of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej was never meant to rule. His reign came about through a mysterious act of violence. Since then, the King has been a calm presence at the center of Thailand's stormy political life. On December 5, 1927, a Thai princess gave birth to a son named Bhumibol Adulyadej ("Strength of the Land, Incomparable Power") in a Cambridge, Massachusetts hospital. The family was in the United States because the child's father, Prince Mahidol, Mysterious Succession: was studying for a Public Health certificate at On June 9, 1946, King Ananda Mahidol died Harvard University. His mother studied in his palace bedroom of a single gunshot nursing at Simmons College. The boy was wound to the head. It was never conclusively the second son for Prince Mahidol and proven whether his death was murder, Princess Srinagarindra. accident or suicide, although two royal pages When Bhumibol was a year old, his family and the king's personal secretary were returned to Thailand, where his father took convicted and executed for assassinating up an intership in a hospital in Chiang Mai. him. Prince Mahidol was in poor health, though, 18-year-old Prince Bhumibol had gone in to and died of kidney and liver failure in his brother's room about 20 minutes before September of 1929.
    [Show full text]
  • Papal Visit Philippines 2014 and 2015 2014
    This event is dedicated to the Filipino People on the occasion of the five- day pastoral and state visit of Pope Francis here in the Philippines on October 23 to 27, 2014 part of 22- day Asian and Oceanian tour from October 22 to November 13, 2014. Papal Visit Philippines 2014 and 2015 ―Mercy and Compassion‖ a Papal Visit Philippines 2014 and 2015 2014 Contents About the project ............................................................................................... 2 About the Theme of the Apostolic Visit: ‗Mercy and Compassion‘.................................. 4 History of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide.............................................................................. 6 Executive Branch of the Philippines ....................................................................... 15 Presidents of the Republic of the Philippines ....................................................................... 15 Vice Presidents of the Republic of the Philippines .............................................................. 16 Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines ............................................ 16 Presidents of the Senate of the Philippines .......................................................................... 17 Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines ...................................................... 17 Leaders of the Roman Catholic Church ................................................................ 18 Pope (Roman Catholic Bishop of Rome and Worldwide Leader of Roman
    [Show full text]
  • JSS 069 0Q Obituaries
    OBITUARIES CHESTER GORMAN Dies at 43 * Chester Gorman, an archaeologist at the University of Pennsylvania who was known for his excavations in Thailand, died June 7, 1981 at Mercy San Juan Hospital in Sacramento, California. Gorman, who was 43, had been suffering from cancer for about two years. His illness prevented him from returning to Thailand in early 1981, as he had planned. He had been at the University of Pennsylvania since 1974 and was an associate professor of anthropology as well as associate curator-in-charge of the South and Southeast Asia section of the University Museum. Gorman and Pisit Charoenwongsa of Thailand were co-directors of the Ban Chiang project and in 1974 they excavated bronze items possibly dating back to 3600 B.C. That is about 600 years prior to the oldest bronze artifacts from the Middle East, where scholars have believed the Bronze Age began. Some scholars have said that Gorman's discovery altered some of their basic ideas about the history of technology and human development in general. "The tragic death of Chester Gorman just as he was completing the proof of one of the world's greatest archaeological discoveries is a blow not only to his friends and colleagues at the University Museum in Philadelphia, but to everyone in this field of research," said Dr. Froelich Rainey, emeritus professor of anthropology and former director of the University Museum. "His good friends on both sides of the Pacific will complete his work in the years to come but it will never be quite the same.
    [Show full text]